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“Do we have the appetite?” – Shell’s fear of Niger Delta clean-up costs revealed
Matched: climate
Shell's internal documents reveal the company worried about the financial burden of cleaning up oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta before selling off its onshore assets. The files show executives questioned whether the company had the willingness to bear remediation costs. Critics say the asset sales allowed Shell to escape liability for decades of pollution affecting local communities and the environment.
French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
Matched: climate
A French court ruled that TotalEnergies can be sued for climate damages, expanding legal options for holding oil companies accountable. The decision is significant because it allows cases to proceed on broader grounds than before. Legal experts say the ruling could influence similar corporate climate accountability efforts in the United States and other countries, marking a potential turning point in global climate litigation strategy.
As Europe Roasts, the World’s Largest Meat Producer Ditches Net-Zero
JBS, the world's largest meat producer, has abandoned its net-zero emissions commitment as Europe experiences extreme heat. Critics, including World Animal Protection, condemned the decision, arguing the company's business model harms the planet. JBS has defended itself by claiming its operations are essential to global food supply, a justification advocates reject as the climate crisis intensifies.
Allegations of harm at China-backed transition minerals projects rise
Matched: climate
Allegations of harm tied to Chinese-backed transition minerals projects are increasing, according to new data. The rise in recorded abuses — affecting communities near mining sites — coincides with the launch of a new mediation mechanism aimed at resolving disputes between companies and affected communities. China is a dominant investor in minerals considered critical for the clean energy transition.